my-4x4

Well, I would like to thank all of you that gave me some help when I needed it, to include alranger, 874runnersr5 and deathcougar. It took me a week to complete (due to waiting on parts) I was really intimidated to take this job on, but it wasn't that bad, besides taking the oil pan off...but thats another story. Heres some pics of it. Also a pic of why its IMPORTANT to change your timing chain when you hear it hitting the timing cover...





This is my kid giving me a hand on that crank bolt, I couldn't turn it, needed a real man to break it lose for me




DONT BE THIS GUY!!! (I'm too cheap to replace it right now, I will when it comes time to replace the chain again.)


BTW I know its a fram filter on there, but thats before I replaced oil/filter...

abecedarian

Wow... you're kind of young to be working on engines... but that red jacket compliments your eyes... .


on another note- since it hasn't worn through yet, cleaning up the cover and putting some JB weld in the grooves on the timing cover will re-extend its life... you may even be able to JB a strip of stainless in there as an added layer of protection.

my-4x4

You know, that never even crossed my mind, I would like to replace it along with the chain the next time it needs replacing. I have found a few timing covers for around $100 on ebay

91TPU

i probably need to do the same thing, im really intimidated by the job as well as i have yet to dive into motorwork, but im going to be doing the same once the spring hits. im gonna devote a weekend and hope that i can get it all done, not that i will need the vehicle as i have two, but i dont want it to become a month long thing..

good work!

my-4x4

Yeah it wasn't NEAR as bad as it seemed. I have tons of photos and a few replacement guides I dl'ed. I can email any of those to you if you need 91PTU

my-4x4

Not to mention I'm gonna try to put together one and post it on here for others to use like I used theirs.

85TurboRunner

A timing cover for $100???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOYOT...Q5fAccessories

874runnersr5

engnbldr has them for hella cheap.

DeathCougar

iTrader: (23)

Make sure you get a timing cover for the 81-84 Engine. Don't make the mistake of ordering the 87 again

abecedarian

Yes, have to be careful. There are 2... no wait 3, possible timing covers for a 22r / 22re: early dual row chain (most likely from a pre-82 Celica or 20/22r pickup), early single row chain (possibly pre-84 Celica and pre-85 Pickup), late single row chain (85-up Pickup).

Right DC?

DeathCougar

iTrader: (23)

Correct, 3 different covers.

80-later 20R- Dual row
81-84 Single row
85-95 Single row laser style

Year interchange includes Celicas. The 1985 Celica engine was a "one year only" engine, simply because the 84 was the tall deck style, and 86 they changed the body style and went with FWD and the 2S-E engine.

abecedarian

Cool....
Just trying to clarify while simultaneously muddling things a bit.

DIRTYBOYZRACIN

100 on a cover seems like a good reeming ive found timing sets(chain,gears,cover,water pump,oil pump and gaskets) new with a buy it now for 75.00 on ebay

my-4x4

Cool, if anybody needs any of those photos or guides shoot me a PM thanks

89whitetoyota

looks like you did that with the pan and head still on, most people will say the "proper" way to do its to remove the head and pan, replace those gaskets along with the timing components. Do you have any leaks doing it the way you did it?

I might have to be doing that here soon, so i am curious.

DeathCougar

iTrader: (23)

I have done many timing sets that way with no leaks.

As for the $75 timing sets that INCLUDE the cover......just remember, you get what you pay for. With precision parts such as the timing cover, just a few mm can make a HUGE difference. Cheap price=Cheap quality.

my-4x4

I agree on the cheap price=cheap quality but, I am working with only a military paycheck....

my-4x4

I had no leaks, I took the oil pan off after I finished replacing the timing chain and I put the cover back on. After I finished I drove it around to ensure it was at operating temperature then I checked for any leaks...(we've had snow on the ground for a few days now, and even the next day, nothing...) good luck to ya

toyminator2000

Whats the deal with all those crap ass crimp connectors? If your gonna cut corners with your wiring at least cover them up with a two dollar roll of electrical tape or your just begging to be left stranded somewhere when it gets moisture in there and corrodes that copper.

89whitetoyota

Did you do a front main seal while all of that was off? If so did you have to take the crank sprocket of in order to do it?